The San
Gabriel Valley Choral Company, under the baton of guest conductor Karsten
Longhurst, presents a concert entitled “So British” on Saturday, June 28 at
7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia. Enjoy works spanning over
half a millennium of English music by composers such as Morely, Purcell, Holst,
and Britten. A silent auction with refreshments will be held prior to the
concert, beginning at 6:30. Tickets are $5
to $20 and are available online (www.choralcompany.org), by phone (626-579-2433), or at the door.
Take a journey of fiery
love, celebration, youthful jest and sacred devotion. The program will feature
madrigals by Gibbons, Wilbye, Bennet, Farmer, and Morely; choral organ
masterpieces by Elgar, Mendelssohn, and Howells; and other timeless choral
pieces by Handel, Purcell, Britten, and Sullivan. The
diverse selection of auction items include amusement park tickets; out-of-town
getaways; restaurant and hotel certificates; tickets to sporting events,
museums concerts, plays, musicals, and the ballet; gift baskets; and more. Please
bring your friends and family to experience a snapshot of over 500 years of
Britain's legacy of singing!
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Founded in 1995, the San Gabriel Valley Choral Company is a non-profit
choir based in Monrovia, CA. The Choral Company performs three to four concerts
per year, singing a broad repertoire that includes classical, spirituals, pop,
jazz, opera, folk music, and musical theater. Under the direction of Artistic
Director Zanaida Robles and comprised of singers from throughout the Southland,
the choir provides an opportunity for its members to challenge themselves and
to share their love of music with San Gabriel Valley residents. For group
ticket sales, audition information, or to arrange a community outreach
performance, please contact choralcompany@gmail.com or 626-579-2433.